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Scatter-brain

12.07.10 Posted in today's words by

Ivan Jenson gave us Out There in November. This poem is, in keeping with Ivan’s style, witty and exploratory. Scatter-brain By Ivan Jenson I have never seen an alley cat turn into a bird so that it might  fly on home but then again I chase your little  tornado moods and run after your childish ways  enough […]


Doctor Watson

12.06.10 Posted in today's words by

Mike Berger’s poem Darkest Hour appeared here in July. This poem is very different from that: light and amusing as opposed to sad and introspective.  Doctor Watson By Mike Berger In the accounts of Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson gives Holmes all the credit. Watson was never given the same keen powers of observation. Watson was, however, that […]


For the Passage of Time

12.06.10 Posted in words to linger on by

Margaret Beaver’s poem Night appeared here in June. Margaret is a young writer who makes great use of lovely poetry. You can hear her read this poem during her appearance on vox poetica’s 15 Minutes of Poetry. For the Passage of Time By Margaret Beaver these are hours in her hands     as seashells she would scatter […]


Groove 1/2/3

12.05.10 Posted in today's words by

Britt Gambino is currently studying poetry for an MFA program at The New School in New York. Her poems have recently appeared or are forthcoming at anderbo.com, Decomp, Xenith, Battered Suitcase, Moon Milk Review, and the Arava Review. Britt is passionate about discovering work by newer poets, and she has been a fan of ee cummings, Mark […]


A Tree Without Glasses

12.04.10 Posted in today's words by

Cathy Douglas lives with her husband and two sons in Madison WI where she works at an independent book and gift shop. She thinks of herself as more of a rabid poetry fan than a poet. To see more of her work, visit her web site. This poem is a tour de force of imagination. A […]


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